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Author: Louise Belfield
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World Refrigeration Day celebrations at RMIT
The RMIT Refrigeration Department in Melbourne is hosting tours of its facility and opening its new CO2 lab to celebrate World Refrigeration Day on Monday, June 26. Trade teachers at the department will take groups on guided tours of the new state-of-the-art training facility starting at 3.30pm, followed by an address by Shannon Egan from […]
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Commercial ice makers under scrutiny
The Australian government has invited comment on whether to introduce minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for commercial ice makers. According to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water (DCCEEW), commercial ice maker energy use is increasing in Australia and New long with a growing population and the expansion of the foodservice and […]
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Victoria tables ambitious 2035 emissions reduction target
The Victorian Government has tabled in parliament its formal determination of Victoria’s 2035 emissions reduction target under its Climate Change Act 2017. The Act sets a framework to keep developing new policies to meet the targets, or sector pledges. The 2035 target aims to reduce Victoria’s greenhouse gas emissions by 75–80 per cent below 2005 levels. […]
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Measuring costs saved by modular construction
Researchers from the University of South Australia and Aston University in the UK have calculated the potential cost savings for builders using modular production techniques, where much of the construction happens offsite in controlled conditions. The cost model calculated by the researchers estimated the impact of weather on each building activity, including portions of the […]
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Hunt Heating acquires HydroHeat Supplies
Hunt Heating has announced its acquisition of HydroHeat Supplies, with a goal of expanding the existing business Australia-wide and offering more products. HydroHeat will continue to trade independently and expand its product range to embrace the latest technologies in new residential and commercial hydronic heating and cooling solutions fit for the future, says Hunt Heating. […]
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IPD reveals master distribution agreement with ABB
IPD has extended its partnership with ABB as its master distributor for HVAC drives. A leading electrical product distributor, IPD says this is a major milestone in the company’s growth journey, as it reveals its master distribution agreement with ABB’s motion business for the supply and sale of ABB HVAC drives within Australia. Since it […]
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Carel records positive first quarter
CEO of Carel Industries, Francesco Nalini has announced that the company’s board of directors has approved Carel’s consolidated results as of March 31, 2023, which recorded an increase of 24.8 per cent. “Carel’s 50th anniversary year, 2023, opens with double-digit percentage organic revenue growth for the ninth consecutive quarter,” says Nalini. “This was due to […]
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Series IDPT industrial differential pressure transmitter
Dwyer has released a new industrial differential pressure transmitter – the Series IDPT. The company says the transmitter features a rugged housing for a long service life in most industrial settings, which include semi-conductor, pharmaceutical, laboratories, fume hoods, HVAC pressure, critical measurement, and high purity applications. According to Dwyer, the Series IDPT Industrial Differential Pressure […]
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Mitsubishi Electric names 2023 Dealer Award Winners
Mitsubishi Electric has announced the winners of its 2023 Diamond Dealer awards. Originally organised to recognise the success of specialist air conditioning dealers across Australia, this year the Dealer Awards Weekend included Auckland for the first time. There were many winners on the night, along with the prestigious General Manager Award winners, who were: RAC: […]
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GBCA gears up for Green Building Day 2023
Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) is holding its latest Green Building Day at venues in five capital cities and online, starting Tuesday, May 23 in Perth and ending Thursday, June 22 in Sydney. Green Building Day 2023 will offer a deep dive into key local and national strategy areas, with an agenda that showcases plans […]
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World-first thermal energy storage gigafactory
Israel-based thermal energy storage firm Brenmiller Energy claims it has created a world-first gigafactory, targeting 4GWh of annual production capacity by the end of 2023. In early May, Brenmiller Energy announced the opening of its thermal energy storage gigafactory in Dimona, Israel, saying the gigafactory will be its primary manufacturing hub. The company expects production […]
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National Skills Agreement to lift VET completion rates
Boosting VET completion rates will be one of the key elements in a new National Skills Agreement, according to the Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O’Connor. O’Connor says that, together with other state and territory ministers, he will be looking at “myriad ways we can improve the completion rates”. “It’s going to be subject […]
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Humidity may increase heat risk in urban climates
Researchers at Yale University have found that heat stress in urban areas is dependent on local climate, and that a humidifying effect can erase the cooling benefits that would come from trees and vegetation. According to the researchers, as temperatures across the globe reach record-level highs, it follows that urban areas are also facing increased […]
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NABERS Renewable Energy Indicator preview
NABERS is holding a webinar to preview its Renewable Energy Indicator (REI) on Thursday, May 11. The REI is a new indicator displaying the proportion of renewable energy that a rated building is running on. Both onsite renewable energy generation and offsite renewable energy purchases are recognised. Expected to be launched in the first half […]
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Fujitsu launches high static R32 ducted range
Fujitsu General has introduced a new high static R32 ducted air conditioning range which it says delivers an innovative blend of sustainability, compatibility, useability and high performance. The new range includes single-phase R32, single-phase R32 high performance (HP), and three-phase R32 models. Fujitsu says the indoor unitsall feature the same lightweight and compact chassis design, meaning […]
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Viega announces new managing director
Systems solutions firm Viega has appointed Juliet Bosel as its new managing director for Viega Australia and New Zealand. With 12 years of senior leadership experience in the plumbing and HVAC industry in Australia, Bosel brings significant expertise and knowledge to her new role. Viega says it is confident that under Bosel’s leadership the business […]
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Social media provides data on heat-vulnerable regions
New research into social media data at Radboud University in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, has provided insight into what motivates people to buy air conditioners worldwide. With temperatures rising around the world, more and more people globally regard air conditioning as an essential part of living. But AC units are also likely to increase energy consumption. […]
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Construction Specialties offers CPD on louvres
Louvre expert Construction Specialties has developed an online CPD module that focuses on louvres. The new CPD on-demand training module, created following repeated requests from industry, can be completed in under an hour, says Construction Specialties. According to the company, the module offers professionals a comprehensive introduction to the use, standards and specification requirements of […]
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Automated Logic expands local footprint
Building management solutions provider Automated Logic has acquired Logical Electrical Solutions and Logical Service Solutions (collectively “Logical Electrical and Service Solutions”), the independent Automated Logic controls contractor operating in the Australian Capital Territory. Automated Logic is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global provider of building and cold chain solutions. The acquisition expands Automated […]
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Condair announces new managing director
Condair, a global manufacturer of commercial and industrial humidification systems, has appointed Virender Rana as its new managing director. Rana will succeed Ian Eitzen, Affil.AIRAH, who is taking on a new position in the company as senior technical advisor. Condair says that Rana brings more than 20 years’ experience in the HVAC industry to his […]